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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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