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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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