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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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