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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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