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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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