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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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