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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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