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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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