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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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