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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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