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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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