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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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