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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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