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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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