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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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