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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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