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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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