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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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