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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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