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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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