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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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