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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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