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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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