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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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