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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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