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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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