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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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