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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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