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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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