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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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