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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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