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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting 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 thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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