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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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