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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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