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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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