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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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