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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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