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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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