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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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