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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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