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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student 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 e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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