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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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