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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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