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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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