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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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