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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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