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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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