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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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