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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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