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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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