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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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