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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major 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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