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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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