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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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