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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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