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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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