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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open 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 evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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