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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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