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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key 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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