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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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