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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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