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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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