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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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