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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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