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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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