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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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