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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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