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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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