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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers 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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