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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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