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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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