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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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