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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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