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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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