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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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