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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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