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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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