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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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