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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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