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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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