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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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