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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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