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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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