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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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