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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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