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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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