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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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