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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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