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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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