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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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