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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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