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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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