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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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