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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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