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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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