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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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