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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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