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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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