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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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