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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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