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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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