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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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