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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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