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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers 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 massive open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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