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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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