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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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