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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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