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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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