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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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