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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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