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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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