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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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