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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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