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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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