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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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