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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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