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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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