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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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