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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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