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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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