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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes 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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