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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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