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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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