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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important 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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