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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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