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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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