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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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