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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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