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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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