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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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