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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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