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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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