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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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