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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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