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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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