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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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