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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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