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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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