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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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