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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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