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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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