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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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