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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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