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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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