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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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