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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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