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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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