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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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