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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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