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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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