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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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