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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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