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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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