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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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