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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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