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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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