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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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