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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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