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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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