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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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