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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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