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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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