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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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