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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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