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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning enable learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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