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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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