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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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