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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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