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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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