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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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