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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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