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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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