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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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