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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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