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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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