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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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