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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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