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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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