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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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