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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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