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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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