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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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