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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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