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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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