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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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