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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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