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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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