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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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