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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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