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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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