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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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