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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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