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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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