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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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