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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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