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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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