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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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