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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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