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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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