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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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