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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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