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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major 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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