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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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