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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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