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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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