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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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