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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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