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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models 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 we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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