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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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