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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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