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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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