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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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