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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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