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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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