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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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