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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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