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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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