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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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