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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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