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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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