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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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