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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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