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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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