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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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