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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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