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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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