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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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