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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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