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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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