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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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