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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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