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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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