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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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