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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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