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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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