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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers 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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