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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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