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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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