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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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