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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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