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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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