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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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