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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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