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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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