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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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