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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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