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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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