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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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