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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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