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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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