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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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