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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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