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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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