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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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