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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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