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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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