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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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