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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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