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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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