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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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