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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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