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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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