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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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