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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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