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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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