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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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