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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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