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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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