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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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