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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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