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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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