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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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