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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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