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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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