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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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