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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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