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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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