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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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