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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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