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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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