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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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