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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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