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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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