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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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