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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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