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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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