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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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