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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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