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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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