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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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