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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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