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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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