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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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