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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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