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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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