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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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