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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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