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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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