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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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