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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major 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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