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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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