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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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