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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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