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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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