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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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