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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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