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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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