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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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