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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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