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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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