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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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