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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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