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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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