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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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