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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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