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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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