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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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