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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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