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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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