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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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