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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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