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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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