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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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