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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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