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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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