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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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