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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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