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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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