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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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