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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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