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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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