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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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