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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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