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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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