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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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