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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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