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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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