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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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