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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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