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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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