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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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