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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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