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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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