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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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