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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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