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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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