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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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