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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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