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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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