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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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