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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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