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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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