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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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