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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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