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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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