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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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