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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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