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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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