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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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