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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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