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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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