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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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