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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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