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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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