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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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