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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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