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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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