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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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