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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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