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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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