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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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