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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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