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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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