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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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