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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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