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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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