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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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