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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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