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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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