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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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