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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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