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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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