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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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