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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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