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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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