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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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