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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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