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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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