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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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