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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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