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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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