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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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