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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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