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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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