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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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