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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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