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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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