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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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