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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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