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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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