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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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