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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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