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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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