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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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