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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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