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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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