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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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