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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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