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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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