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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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