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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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