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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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