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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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