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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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