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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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