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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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