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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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