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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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