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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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