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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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