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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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