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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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