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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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