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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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