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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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