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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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