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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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