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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the 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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