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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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