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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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