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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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