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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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