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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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