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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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