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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the 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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