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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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