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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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