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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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