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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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