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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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