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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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