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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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