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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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