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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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