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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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