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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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