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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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