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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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