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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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