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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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