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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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