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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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