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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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