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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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