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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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