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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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