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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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