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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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