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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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