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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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