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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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