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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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