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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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