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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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