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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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