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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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