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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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