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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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