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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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