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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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