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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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