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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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