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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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