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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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