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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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