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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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