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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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