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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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