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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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