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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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