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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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