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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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