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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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