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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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