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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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