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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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