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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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