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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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