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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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