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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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