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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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