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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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