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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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