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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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