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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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