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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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