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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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