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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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