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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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