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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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