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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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