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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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