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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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