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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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