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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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