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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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