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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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