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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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