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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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