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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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