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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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