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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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